East West Oval Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Hidden Halo and Flat Band

East West Oval Lab Grown Diamond Ring with Hidden Halo and Flat Band

An oval cut lab grown diamond is set east to west, lying across the finger rather than along it, on four slim prongs above a flat band. Underneath the stone, where only the wearer sees it, a hidden halo of small pave diamonds circles the basket. From above the ring looks like a clean solitaire. From the side it opens into a ring of light beneath the oval.

Turning an oval sideways is a small decision that changes the whole character of the ring. Set lengthwise an oval elongates the finger. Set east to west it widens the hand and gives a calm, modern, almost architectural line that sits differently from every other oval on the shelf. The flat band reinforces that geometry with straight edges rather than a rounded profile.

Center stone details

• Shape: Oval cut, set east to west across the finger
• Stone type: Lab grown diamond, IGI certified
• Carat weight: 2, 3, 4 or 5 carat, selected at checkout
• Color grade: E
• Clarity grade: VVS2
• Cut and polish: Excellent make, excellent luster
• Setting: Four prong basket raised on a cathedral bridge
• Certification: IGI certificate of the center stone is included at no extra charge

Accent stone details

• Hidden halo of round brilliant lab grown diamonds set around the basket beneath the center stone
• Pave continues a short way down each side of the cathedral bridge
• Accents matched to the center stone for color and clarity
• Invisible from directly above, fully visible in profile

Band details

The shank is a flat band with crisp straight edges, left completely plain from the shoulders down. That flat face is what makes the ring read as modern rather than romantic, and it gives a clean surface for engraving. It also sits flush against a straight wedding band with no gap.

Metal options

Choose from 925 sterling silver, or 10K, 14K and 18K gold in yellow, rose or white. Yellow gold gives a warm frame around a cool oval and makes the hidden halo glow gold from underneath. Rose gold softens the whole design. White gold and sterling silver keep every stone reading white so the hidden halo blends seamlessly into the center. Every metal is finished by hand in our workshop.

Ring size

This ring is available in a full range of US sizes. Select your size at checkout. If you are unsure of the size, contact us and we will help you measure at home before the ring is made.

Custom orders

We make every ring to order, which means the design can be adjusted. Ask us about a north to south oval instead, a different carat weight, a pave shank, a wider or narrower flat band, an engraving inside the shank or a matching wedding band. Write to us through https://mapplegems.com/pages/contact and a member of our team will reply with drawings and a quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hidden halo?
A hidden halo is a ring of small diamonds set around the basket underneath the center stone, facing outward rather than upward. You do not see it from directly above, but it catches light from the side and makes the center stone appear to sit on a cushion of sparkle.

What does east west setting mean?
It means the long axis of the stone runs across the finger instead of along it. An east west oval sits horizontally, which looks wider on the hand and gives a modern, understated feel compared with the traditional lengthwise setting.

Does an east west oval look smaller?
No. The stone is the same size, it is simply rotated. Many people find an east west oval looks broader and more present on the hand because its full width faces the viewer.

Is a lab grown diamond a real diamond?
Yes. A lab grown diamond has the same carbon crystal structure, hardness, refractive index and fire as a mined diamond. The only difference is that it was grown in a controlled environment rather than pulled from the ground.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. An IGI certificate for the center stone is included with every order at no additional cost.

Will a wedding band sit flush?
Yes. The band is flat and straight and the stone is raised on a cathedral bridge, so a straight wedding band meets it without a gap.

Which metal is best for daily wear?
14K and 18K gold are the most durable choices for a ring worn every day. 10K is harder still. Sterling silver is softer and suits gentler wear or a first ring.

Why buy a lab grown diamond

A lab grown diamond gives you the same optical and physical properties as a mined stone at a far better price for the size and quality. Because the growth conditions are controlled, high color and high clarity stones like the E VVS2 used here are available in large carat weights that would be rare and costly in mined goods. It is also a traceable choice, with a known origin and no mining footprint.

Our services

• IGI certificate of the center stone included free with every ring
• Made to order in the metal, carat weight and size you choose
• Full range of US ring sizes
• Custom design and matching wedding bands on request
• Hand finishing and quality inspection before dispatch
• Secure insured worldwide shipping

About Mapple Gems

Mapple Gems is a fine jewelry maker based in Surat, India, a city that has cut and polished diamonds for generations. We design and build every piece in our own workshop, from setting the center stone to the final polish, which lets us control quality at each step and offer custom work that larger retailers cannot. We work only with lab grown diamonds and responsibly sourced gemstones.

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